Goof and Play

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Goof

Goof verb - Commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake.
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Antonyms for Goof
Play is an antonym for goof.
Nearby Words: goofy, goofed, goofing

Play

Play verb - To deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently.
Usage example: this is how we're going to play the situation
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Synonyms for Play
Antonyms for Play
Goof is an antonym for play.
Nearby Words: played, playful, player, playfulness, playing
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  • Western Animation / Earthworm Jim The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: Instead of fight evil, the Galactic Justice League would rather goof off or play poker (especially when Bob is $4 ahead).
    Source: Western Animation / Earthworm Jim
  • Western Animation / Detention Shelley's the only one keen on the project, while most of the guys goof off or play recklessly with their babies.
    Source: Western Animation / Detention
  • Music / The Black Rider Hypocritical Humor: (Only for the German play) The Announcer and his Igor goof around at the beginning of the 2nd act.
    Source: Music / The Black Rider
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